- 3 Hours Duration 3 Hours
- 8:00 AM Start Time 8:00 AM
Take a relaxing ferry boat ride from Hollis to Ketchikan, AK and enjoy a delicious meal at the OUR T.E.A.M Café!
Schedule Change Advisory
BEGINNING JULY 1, 2020 the M/V STIKINE WILL ADD WEDNESDAY TO THE SAILING SCHEDULE AND SAIL SUNDAY, MONDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY
DEPART HYL 8:00AM arrive KTN 11:00am
DEPART KTN 3:30PM arrive HYL 6:30pm
Ride with Us Aboard the Inter-Island Ferry!
The Inter-Island Ferry Authority offers daily year-round passenger and vehicle service between our Ketchikan and Hollis, Alaska ports.
The roundtrip originates from Hollis each morning at 8 a.m. and leaves Ketchikan at 3:30 p.m. each afternoon. The one-way ferry ride is 36 miles long and the run time of each sailing is three hours.
We sail every day except New Year’s Day, President’s Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Ketchikan is located on Revillagigedo Island, and Hollis is located on Prince of Wales Island.
Hollis connects to all major towns on the island by road, and Ketchikan is Alaska’s southern-most city in Southeastern Alaska.
For your comfort, the M/V Stikine and M/V Prince of Wales have an observation lounge, reading room, café, children’s play area and solarium.
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KETCHIKAN TERMINAL CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC & THERE IS NO WAITING AREA FOR TRAVELERS
Please be advised the Ketchikan Terminal is closed to the public.
If you or someone you know will be traveling with us, please have other arrangements in place for waiting until the 2:30pm boarding begins.
Agents will be available on sailing days for ticket pick-up and reservations.
PRESS RELEASE updated 7/1/2020
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Ron Curtis General Manager Inter-Island Ferry Authority: (907) 401-3564 [email protected]
IFA to modify sailing schedule and capacities
Hollis, Alaska – On June 12, the Inter-Island Ferry Authority (IFA) will resume operation with the M/V Stikine. We realize that this challenging time has been a major inconvenience to our customers and commerce from Ketchikan and Prince of Wales Island. The IFA would like to again acknowledge our appreciation for the AMHS and the crew of the Lituya for filling in during this time.
The IFA will resume Saturday sailings on June 13 and will resume Wednesday sailings beginning July 1. The Wednesday sailings have been added to provide critical linkage between the IFA and the AMHS southbound runs on Wednesdays.
Effective immediately the IFA will cap passengers at 85 per sailing. This action is part of our plan to continue to keep our crews and passengers safe and represents just about 50% of capacity. The IFA will continue to “No Sail” on Tuesdays until such time the capacity is needed. Tuesdays will continue to be utilized to do deep cleaning on the Vessel.
One of the Top 5 Things to Do on Prince of Wales Island
It may not be as quick as flying but it is restful. Just sit back and enjoy the view, walk in fresh air, have a nap. It is typically quiet, good snacks (I've not tried a full meal). I usually enjoy the trip so much that I almost regret arriving!
– Cynthia W., TripAdvisor
Love traveling to Ketchikan this way or back to Prince of Wales. The staff is professional and courteous! And the gallery is the the best! Nothing like a big meal to start or finish the day then go up front to take a nap! Keep it up!
– Jan T., TripAdvisor
Very nice views from the forward lounge. The crew were professional, clean cut, and knew their jobs. Multiple play areas on board for kids. Bathrooms were clean and well-maintained. Food from the snack bar was good and reasonably priced for Alaska.
– Craig L., TripAdvisor
As a resident of Prince of Wales Island, I rely on the Inter-Island Ferry for transportation to and from Ketchikan. At certain times of the year - it's the only thing going. The staff and crew are nice people who do their best to make your journey comfortable and safe.
– B.J. P., TripAdvisor